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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.88, 19,791.56 and 9,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.88, 19,791.56 and 9,564.76 is: 13,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.88 : 19,791.56 = 9,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.88/19,791.56 = 9,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.88x = 19,791.56 × 9,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.88x = 189,301,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,301,521.43/14,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.82

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